WINNERS LOSERS

Who was up and who was down last week

This should have been Bill de Blasio’s week – the apex of the Summer of Bill – as his nemesis ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially fell from power, and the city completed its homecoming week with a Central Park bash. But in a way it’s not surprising that the universe rained on Bill’s parade, literally drenching the “We Love NYC” homecoming concert and sending attendees and performers home disappointed. The real loser here may have been Barry Manilow, whose set was interrupted by the abrupt cancellation.

KATHY HOCHUL

Gov. Kathy Hochul has been clocking in wins left and right. Hochul has effortlessly ascended to the governorship after the demise of the Cuomo dynasty, making history as the state’s first female governor. She is now building her staff with industry veterans as well as forming crucial partnerships with political players across the state like New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams.

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ANDREW CUOMO

In the immortal words of Harvey Dent, “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Truer words could not have been said of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A hero to many during the pandemic, his decadelong reign over the state came to an unceremonious end when he resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal. And what’s more, he even lost his Emmy. Tragic.

THE BEST OF THE REST BRIAN BENJAMIN

He may have started off the summer on a rough note, finishing fourth in the New York City comptroller Democratic primary, but things are looking up for the Upper Manhattan lawmaker. Although the LG isn’t always thought of as a seat of power, recent history tells us the role can offer pretty significant opportunities for advancement.

SHINNECOCK NATION

The Southampton tribe got $18 million for a medical marijuana facility through a partnership with TILT Holdings. The business will bring much-needed jobs and revenue to the tribe that has been at odds with the state Department of Transportation over its billboards.

THE REST OF THE WORST TINA TCHEN

Add the now-former president and CEO of Time’s Up to the list of people who probably wish they never had anything to do with Cuomo. Times Up leadership had some back and forth with Cuomo’s people over their response to sexual harassment allegations. Not a good look for an advocacy group dedicated to fighting wrongdoing by powerful men.

SCOTT MCINTYRE

New York’s rent relief program has been terrible, to put it lightly. And some of that blame can be attributed to McIntyre’s consulting firm, which was tasked with setting up the program, Guidehouse Inc.

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